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    Kylie is no longer the highest paid influencer in the world

    Kylie Jenner is no longer the highest-paid Instagram influencer in the world.
    The makeup mogul has been knocked off the top spot by Dwyane ‘The Rock’ Johnson and now ranks behind in second place.

    Social media growth company Hopper HQ began publishing its Instagram Rich List in 2017, and since then the 22-year-old has commanded the top spot until now.
    “Following the unceremonious stripping of her billionaire status by Forbes, Kylie Jenner has been dethroned after two years on top,” the company said in a blog post on their website.

    According to Hopper HQ’s estimations, The Rock – who has over 190 million followers on the social media platform – now brings in over $1 million (Dhs3.67 million) per sponsored post on Instagram.

    Meanwhile, Kylie, 22, who has 185 million followers, commands $986,000 per sponsored post.
    While Kylie’s ranking has dropped, the social media growth company also highlighted that this year there had been “a drop in fees for influencers on Instagram, even among the highest earners,” for the first time “as marketers and brands have reduced influencer budgets due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.”
    As far as the rest of the top 10 highest paid influencers on the platform was Cristiano Ronaldo, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift and Neymar da Silva Santos Junior.

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    Just recently, Kylie was stripped of her billionaire title by American business magazine Forbes.
    In an explosive article titled ‘Inside Kylie Jenner’s web of lies’, the outlet claimed Jenner’s makeup empire is “significantly smaller, and less profitable, than the family has spent years leading the cosmetics industry and media outlets, including Forbes, to believe”.
    “Forbes now thinks that Kylie Jenner, even after pocketing an estimated $340 million after taxes from the sale, is not a billionaire,” the article also stated.
    However, in response to the accusatory article, the makeup mogul hit back stating Forbes’ claims were based on “inaccurate statements and unproven assumptions”.
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    Dubai’s Global Village is set to reopen in October

    Dubai’s Global Village is set to reopen in October.

    This year the season will run from October until April 2021. Entry will cost Dhs15 per person, with children under the age of three going for free. People of determination and those over the age of 65 also go free.
    Excitingly, this 2020-2021 season also marks the 25th anniversary of the popular Dubai attraction.
    The Global Village announced its early closure for the season in March the worldwide outbreak of coronavirus.
    “Because excellent guest experience is at the centre of everything we do and in conjunction with the authorities we have decided to close our season early this year as a preventative measure,” the statement read.
    “We look forward to welcoming you back to Global Village for our 25th season later this year.”
    Luckily, we can all look forward to being able to celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the Global Village in October.
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    A royal wedding took place in secret over the weekend

    Due to coronavirus many couples across the globe who were set to marry had to put their wedding plan on hold, and that even included members of the British royal family.
    Princess Beatrice was set to marry her fiancee UK property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi on May 29 in the Chapel Royal at St James’s Palace, but this was postponed due to lockdown restrictions.

    However, given many restrictions across the UK, and the rest of the world, have slowly started to lift, it was revealed the Queen’s granddaughter wed Edoardo over the weekend.
    Buckingham Palace announced the couple wed at The Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor.

    Congratulations to HRH Princess Beatrice and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi! #JustMarried #RoyalWedding
    The couple were married in a small private ceremony at the Royal Chapel of All Saints at Royal Lodge, Windsor on Friday 17th July. pic.twitter.com/1WMW1nUQ0q
    — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 18, 2020

    Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended, along with other close family members. The palace confirmed that around 20 guests attended the ceremony.
    In photos published to the official royal family Twitter page, Beatrice is seen in her stunning vintage wedding dress by Norman Hartnell and the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara, which both belong to her grandmother, the Queen.
    The tiara was worn by Her Majesty on her wedding day in 1947.
    As of July 4 in the UK, small weddings of up to 30 guests are permitted. Prior to this in March a ban on all weddings and gatherings was put in place due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
    Princess Beatrice and her new husband began dating in Autumn 2018, and announced their engagement in September last year.
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    Escape to the Côte d’Azur with this Dubai brunch

    For many the French Riviera is the perfect place to escape to during the summer months, and while travel for some has restarted, most will be staying put this summer.
    However, if you’re craving a bit of the quintessential atmosphere of the Côte d’Azur, this new restaurant in Dubai can give you just that.

    The new restaurant at Jumeriah Al Qasr is fittingly titled French Riviera and a few hours here will truly feel like you’ve been transported to the South of France, particularly with your tastebuds.
    The perfect way to experience this new five-star dining hotspot is with their newly-launched brunch ‘Bleu Blanc Rouge’.

    Enjoy the culinary expertise of Chef Kim Joinié-Maurin – who previously worked with Joël Robuchon, a three-Michelin star French chef and restauranteur – with an array of French dishes.

    To start off your fine-dining brunch experience enjoy a mixture of cold and hot appetizers including traditional beef tartare, yellowtail crudo with lemon dressing, truffle pizzetta and octopus cooked over a wood fire.
    The tantalising flavours of the Meditteranean continue on into the main courses. Enjoy French Riviera’s five-star seafood dishes including seafood cataplana and the Dover Sole ‘Meunière’ with crushed potatoes. However, the crowning jewel, which is ironically not seafood, has to be the restaurant’s 36-hour slow-cooked lamb with celeriac purée, which is 100 per cent EW approved.
    If by this point, you still have room for dessert, the hero dishes have to be the Black Peruvian Chocolate Tart and the French Toast Crème Brulée style.

    Located on the stunning oceanfront at Jumeriah Al Qasr, it’s safe to say this Côte d’Azur dining experience is most certainly EW approved.
    Available every Friday and Saturday from 1pm to 3pm, with packages starting from Dhs295 for soft drinks and Dhs395 for house drinks and cocktails. This brunch at French Riviera is an absolute must-try.
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    Gigi Hadid has given fans the first glimpse of her baby bump

    While we’ve all known about Gigi Hadid’s pregnancy for the last few months, the supermodel has kept her growing baby bump under wraps.
    However, on Wednesday the 25-year-old took to Instagram Live to discuss her new journal with V Magazine and she also took it as an opportunity to give fans a glimpse of her baby bump for the very first time.

    “There’s my belly y’all,” she said after undoing her flowing pyjama top to show fans. She also highlighted that photographs don’t always show the true size of her baby bump because “from the front it’s different”.
    Gigi, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik, went onto thank her fans for their continued messages of support, adding that she’s sharing her pregnancy at her own pace.

    Gigi Hadid explains she’s keeping her pregnancy private for now and shares a little look at her bump: “There’s my belly, y’all. Like it’s there.” pic.twitter.com/kV6dmiJYcb
    — Alyssa Bailey (@alyssabailey) July 15, 2020

    “I really appreciate your positive messages,” she said. “I’m just taking my time with sharing my pregnancy.”
    The model also explained exactly why she hasn’t posted all that much about her pregnancy, as she’s not wanted to take attention away from more important matters going on in the world.
    “Obviously, I think a lot of people are confused why I’m not sharing more, but like, I’m pregnant through a pandemic,” she explained, adding, “my pregnancy is not the most important thing going on in the world.”
    “That’s a reason that I felt that it’s not really something that I need to share apart from with my family and friends,” she continued. “Obviously a lot of people have lost lives due to coronavirus that was in the beginning of quarantine and still happening.
    “And then we moved obviously into the reemergence of the BLM movement, and I thought that our presence on social media should be used for that.”

    Zayn and Gigi will be beautiful and excellent parents❤️ pic.twitter.com/7kWk0sMQQg
    — best zayn pics (@zaynmalikpicx) July 15, 2020

    And while Gigi hasn’t shared much of her pregnancy in real-time, the model revealed she has been documenting her whole journey and will share it “in the future” when she feels it is the right time.
    “I have been taking a lot of pictures of my bump and sending it to friends and family and it’s been really cute and exciting,” she said. “I’m trying to document it well because I’ve heard a lot of people say obviously, ‘make sure you don’t miss it.’”
    Gigi is set to give birth to her first child in September – it’s both the first child for her and her boyfriend Zayn.
    It’s been reported Gigi and Zayn, 27, are expecting a girl, but neither of them has officially confirmed the gender.
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    6 of the best podcasts for beachside and beyond

    Plug and play
    The Happiness Lab
    You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale – the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history – Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness.
    Today In Focus – the Guardian

    Hosted by Anushka Asthana, Today in Focus combines personal storytelling with insightful analysis. Brought to you by The Guardian, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday.
    The Goodness Podcast
    Launched in January 2020 with the goal of celebrating the inspirational stories of women living in the Middle East. The ten-episode first season highlights tales of triumph over tragedy, stories of resilience and ones of survival, all while imparting valuable advice and lived experience to its listeners. Hosted by Goodness co-founder Noor Tehini, it follows the brand’s overarching mission of fostering an honest and real conversation around the topics that matter the most to the women of this region.

    TED Talks Daily
    Every weekday, TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable – from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology and everything in between – given by the world’s leading thinkers and creators. With TED Talks Daily, find some space in your day to change your perspectives, ignite your curiosity and learn something new.
    Ten Percent Happier
    Dan Harris is a skeptical ABC News anchor who had a panic attack live on Good Morning America, which led him to try something he always thought was ridiculous: meditation. He went on to write the bestselling book, 10% Happier. In this podcast, Dan explores happiness (whatever that means) from all angles. Guests include legendary meditation teachers – from the Dalai Lama to Western masters – as well as scientists who determine that mental traits such as happiness, calm, generosity, compassion and connection are not hardwired, unalterable factory settings; they are, in fact, skills that can be trained and here you’ll learn how.
    Deep Energy Podcast
    This podcast is dedicated to ambient and new age music for sleep, meditation, relaxation, massage, yoga and Reiki. Listen to reveal your inner most thoughts and feel revived.
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    Priyanka Chopra echoes close friend Meghan’s message in UN Girl Up summit speech

    During her speech at the UN Girl Up Summit about gender equality, Priyanka Chopra sent an important message to women about their worth and what it takes to make it count, as well as highlighting the struggles refugees have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    The UNICEF goodwill ambassador told the some 40,000 that tuned into the digital summit, “You don’t need millions of followers on social media to make a difference. All you need is heart, drive, and commitment. No act is too small. No age is too young.”

    The Isn’t It Romantic star went on to say society needs to realise being able to social distance is a “privilege”, highlighting the difficulties refugees face.
    “To recognise that even social distancing is a privilege, because people living in extreme poverty and refugees sheltering in makeshift tents, don’t have the luxury of staying six feet apart,” she said.

    At the same summit, a similar sentiment was shared by Chopra’s friend Meghan Markle, who was the keynote speaker.

    It has been a great privilege to be your @GirlUp champion for all these years. Thank you for having me with you live today. If there is any takeaway from today, it should be… pic.twitter.com/YW9RD0Tawj
    — PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) July 14, 2020

    The Duchess of Sussex, who is currently residing in Los Angeles with husband Prince Harry, delivered her empowering speech on Tuesday, which is a first for her since stepping down from royal life.
    In her speech, the former Suits star addressed the “young women around the world who aren’t just poised to change the world, but have already begun changing the world”.
    Meghan, 38, went on to encourage those watching and beyond to “keep challenging, keep pushing, make them a little uncomfortable” in order for change to happen.
    “Because it’s only in that discomfort that we actually create the conditions to reimagine our standards, our policies, and our leadership; to move towards real representation and meaningful influence over the structures of decision-making and power,” she said.
    Meghan noted the force for change to create better communities would be a step-by-step process, but encouraged everyone to look at the “big picture”.
    As well as the Duchess of Sussex and the Quantico actress, former First Lady of the USA Michelle Obama spoke during the summit and Meghan, Nadia Murad, an Iraqi human rights activist and the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s chief operating officer and Mlambo-Ngcuka, director of UN Women.
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    Sole DXB launches new digital offering to champion diverse creatives

    Sole DXB, the largest street culture festival in the Middle East, has launched a new digital offering aiming to champion the work of diverse creatives.
    The new platform, sole.digital, has been built to connect different communities through the realms of creativity and culture through the form of mixed media which will include essays, interviews, film, photography, podcasts and more.

    Not only will the platform focus on key things Sole DXB is built on like music, fashion, the visual arts, sport and lifestyle, sole.digital will also hone in on important and prevalent social issues including race, sustainability and the environment.
    “Sole.digital is a natural extension of our storytelling and has been on the cards for a while,” Sole co-founder, Joshua Cox, said of the new launch. “Historically, we travel a lot and meet people in their own cities, which then translates into our print magazine and festival.
    “We’re now using the platform to build new relationships, hear more points-of-view, and start conversations on the issues that are important to us. We’ll keep expanding our community and do what we’ve always done, using our platforms to showcase creative excellence and bringing you our view on the very best in contemporary culture.”
    With a keen eye and high hopes for the future, the founders are expecting the site to grow over the next two years, championing stories of those from the Middle East, India, Africa, the Caribbean and beyond.

    With an amazing group of creatives already on board – including Sudanese-British journalist, Yousra Elbagir, Dubai-based filmmaker, Amirah Tajdin, Bunyamin Aydin, the founder and creative director of an Istanbul-based lifestyle platform and Cape Town rapper, and longtime Sole collaborator, YoungstaCPT – it’s clear sole.digital has a mission to continue storytelling, and by going online it’s only going to widen the opportunity to do that.
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